How do I copy VHS tapes to my computer or DVD?

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to copy the protected VHS you have to remove the macrovision. there are several boxes available that can do that. They plug inbetween the vcr and the dvr (or pc.) google macrovision removal.

to Ken: check your settings. Mine has an auto finalize option that I turned off. (also try hitting pause instead of stop if you can't turn off the auto finalize.)

Wed BOUGHT a new Panasonic VCR-to-DVD Recorder so we could "Just push the button" but it refuses to copy ANY store-bought VCR! Sure, it will copy from the DVR or from a tape we MADE, BUT NOT "mEDICINE mAN' OR "hUNT FOR rED oCTOBER", ETC, ETC, ETC! It alkso refuses to play back the "Medicine Man" we put onto the DVD in the PC! Any ideas? Bob Snyder

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I'm guessing those tapes are copy-protected and it would be
illegal to copy them. Most commercial solutions are going to
enforce that.

Leo

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My question is the same as "Dan" posted Oct. 3, regarding connecting VCR to MacBook Pro. Can it be as simple as getting a cable with standard video plug on one end and a standard USB computer plug on the other? I think the computer's built in "i-video" is all the software needed. Thanks - Bob

if you have a beta recorder 1or2 try to copy vhs tape to the beta tape? then from beta back to a new VHS TAPE,then to the dvd recording .
i can not tell more just try it this will get you a clean tape ok

do i have to be hooked up to the internet to copy vhs tapes to my computer or to dvd?

I have been able to copy my vhs to dvd with my dvd recorder. My problem is that one of my dvd players will not let me show the movie. What do I need to do?

Actually it is not illegal to make one backup of copy of any commercial VHS tape that you can no longer watch. This is found under the "Fair Use Act." Check other companies that do video transfers. The Photo Archival Company does not convert any copyright material, but others will if you sign a statement indicating you are the owner of the tape.

I just had my whole video collection converted to DVD and a hard drive. The results were incredible and I used www.HDMediaServices.com.

Their DVDs are pretty cool -- very colorful - no smudged ink and are water-proof. The cost was only $9.95 per tape for the transfer to DVD and $15.95 per tape for the transfer to hard drive. With childhood memories, I think it is a good idea to have the tapes converted onto more than one type of media.

I'm getting a Blu-Ray player next and hope to have HDMediaServices.com convert my edited video on it so I can view everything in HD. Good luck everyone!

i tape off tv shows on a vcr and then play tape and copy to a dvd recorder - i edit out the ads - but somone said this is illegal even to copy a tape i copied to a dvd or to give the dvd to someone else - i think parts of the copyright law are stupid - the tv station pays for the video and they know people will tape it

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